Abstract

SANTOS, Maria Helena  and  AMANCIO, Lígia. Perception of Justice, Discrimination, and Sexism. Psicologia [online]. 2014, vol.28, n.1, pp.63-76. ISSN 0874-2049.

This theoretical paper examined the intergroup dynamics and the social change, particularly in the case of the categories of sex and gender relations, in order to understand the persistence of discrimination and highlight the conditions that contribute to this. The article articulated different levels of analysis, especially at intergroup and ideological level, to ascertain the perspective of those involved, particularly members of dominated groups, to understand the conditions that lead them to adopt (or not) actions to improve the situation. It shows that this groups live a state of ambiguity regarding the consequences of prejudice and discrimination that they are subjected to and, for that, they do not always realize that they are being discriminated. This sentiment, also understood as a strategy of coping, does not contribute to social change, because it limits people's involvement in actions that lead to change of the situation.

Keywords : Intergroup Relations; Gender; Justice; Discrimination; Sexism.

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